The New York Yankees spent billions of dollars building the
cathedral that is the newest version of Yankee Stadium and apparently with this
front office that was just the beginning. The team announced that they have
struck a deal to keep George M. Steinbrenner Field their spring training home
through the 2046 season but they have also announced an estimated $40 million
renovation plan for the stadium bearing the former Yankees owner’s name.
The Yankees have been in Tampa, Florida since the 1996
season after moving over from Fort Lauderdale and they will stay there at least
50 seasons with this new extension. The Hillsborough County tourist development
tax, the Florida spring training program and the Yankees will each fit the bill
for the renovations equally.
The renovations should begin almost immediately and are
expected to be complete by next March in time for spring training. The list of
renovations coming to the field include new outfield concourses that provide a
360-degree view of the field and additional shaded and gathering areas. I’m
sure more will be released the closer we get to it so stay tuned because we’ll
bring it to you.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)